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Living With Psoriasis
CariDee English: Psoriasis Nearly Ruined My Modeling Career
CariDee English, age 25, won America's Next Top Model in 2006but it wasn't easy.
In addition to meeting the challenges of the reality show, English struggled to hide her psoriasis, which at one point in her life covered 70% of her body. View before-and-after pictures of her flare-up. Here she shares intimate details about how psoriasis almost derailed her modeling career, why it still haunts her, and how she fought back. Read More
Handling Stigma and Receiving Support
5 Ways to Handle the Stigma of Psoriasis
How I Live With the Stigma of Psoriasis Every Day
A Guide to Dating With Psoriasis
How to Have a Happy Sex Life When You Have Psoriasis
3 Ways to Find Support When You Have Psoriasis
Your Guide to Getting the Help You Need for Your Psoriasis
Read the latest news on psoriasis
How I Live With the Stigma of Psoriasis Every Day
A Guide to Dating With Psoriasis
How to Have a Happy Sex Life When You Have Psoriasis
3 Ways to Find Support When You Have Psoriasis
Your Guide to Getting the Help You Need for Your Psoriasis
Read the latest news on psoriasis
SLIDESHOW
7 Free Ways to Manage Your Psoriasis
Living with a chronic disease is never cheap. And that is certainly true for psoriasis. But there are simple free things you can do to help control your psoriasis. These strategies, in addition to taking medication, may reduce flare-ups. View slideshow
SLIDESHOW
Developing Personal Style With Psoriasis
Being stylish takes work, and psoriasis doesn't make it any easier. Itchy and uncomfortable, the visible signs of psoriasis also garner rude comments and stigmatization. View slideshow
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Singer LeAnn Rimes Shares Her Struggle With Psoriasis and Hope for Other Sufferers
Q: How long have you had psoriasis?
A: I was diagnosed with psoriasis when I was 2. I had a really bad bout with strep throat, and that's when I first had patches break out on my scalp. It's been an ongoing battle my whole life. I've been able to find a good dermatologist and get it under control. I've been clear for about five years now, which is pretty amazing, because when I was about 6, psoriasis covered 80% of my body. Read More
A: I was diagnosed with psoriasis when I was 2. I had a really bad bout with strep throat, and that's when I first had patches break out on my scalp. It's been an ongoing battle my whole life. I've been able to find a good dermatologist and get it under control. I've been clear for about five years now, which is pretty amazing, because when I was about 6, psoriasis covered 80% of my body. Read More
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Doris J. Day, MD, Offers Tips on Using Makeup for Psoriasis
Q: If I'm having an outbreak, do I have to avoid makeup altogether?
A: No, it's safe to use makeup anytime. Just look for makeup that says noncomedogenic or nonacnegenic. Read More
A: No, it's safe to use makeup anytime. Just look for makeup that says noncomedogenic or nonacnegenic. Read More














